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AY04 BLJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,757 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery is insecure

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,757 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery is insecure

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,659 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

both rear tyres are slightly stepped

Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

both rear tyres are slightly stepped

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder and has a nail in the tread !

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,905 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroded

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes are corroding

slight play in n/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 39,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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AY04 BLJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 57,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 BLJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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